LG Electronics says to invest in robot technology

LG said its appliances division is preparing the firm's entry into robotics industy with the aim to develop products that will work closely with home appliances products.Reuters | September 04, 2016, 09:21 IST

LG, in a statement, said its appliances division is preparing the firm's entry into the robotics industy with the aim to develop products that will work closely with home appliances products such as refrigerators, washers and air conditioning units.

The firm also aims to develop robots to offer services in buildings.

The company did not elaborate on how much it might invest into robotics or when it expects to launch robot products.